Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm greeting with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima before the pair sat down for bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sunday.
Footage shows the leaders smiling and shaking hands. Modi is also seen greeting members of the Nigerian delegation before talks begin.
Nigeria has participated in BRICS as a partner country since 2025, as the bloc expands its engagement with major Global South economies.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the September 12-13 BRICS Summit, hosted by India under its 2026 chairship.
The gathering brings together the bloc's 11 members alongside partner and invited countries, with New Delhi putting Global South cooperation and greater representation for developing economies at the centre of discussions.
On Saturday, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing reforms to global institutions and stronger cooperation on sustainable development and inclusive growth.
BRICS bonds! - Modi and Nigeria's VP Shettima exchange smiles ahead of bilateral meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm greeting with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima before the pair sat down for bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sunday.
Footage shows the leaders smiling and shaking hands. Modi is also seen greeting members of the Nigerian delegation before talks begin.
Nigeria has participated in BRICS as a partner country since 2025, as the bloc expands its engagement with major Global South economies.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the September 12-13 BRICS Summit, hosted by India under its 2026 chairship.
The gathering brings together the bloc's 11 members alongside partner and invited countries, with New Delhi putting Global South cooperation and greater representation for developing economies at the centre of discussions.
On Saturday, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing reforms to global institutions and stronger cooperation on sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm greeting with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima before the pair sat down for bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sunday.
Footage shows the leaders smiling and shaking hands. Modi is also seen greeting members of the Nigerian delegation before talks begin.
Nigeria has participated in BRICS as a partner country since 2025, as the bloc expands its engagement with major Global South economies.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the September 12-13 BRICS Summit, hosted by India under its 2026 chairship.
The gathering brings together the bloc's 11 members alongside partner and invited countries, with New Delhi putting Global South cooperation and greater representation for developing economies at the centre of discussions.
On Saturday, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing reforms to global institutions and stronger cooperation on sustainable development and inclusive growth.